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442 points logic_node | 5 comments | 13 May 25 14:30 UTC | HN request time: 1.881s | source
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the_clarence ◴[13 May 25 14:56 UTC] No.43973667[source]▶
I switched from a lifetime of iPhones to an android phone last year, just because of folding phones. They are amazing and IMO the reason why Apple is going to have issues as these get cheaper (unless they release a folding phone too). Now that I have all this screen estate the current UI feels limiting often.
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jccalhoun ◴[13 May 25 15:06 UTC] No.43973776[source]▶
Rumors are Apple will be inventing the folding phone in a year or two.
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logic_node ◴[13 May 25 19:16 UTC] No.43976549[source]▶
Haha yeah, I’ve heard that too! Apple might be late to the foldable party, but you know how they do it — show up last and still steal the spotlight. If they really launch one, it’ll probably be super refined… and super pricey. Let’s see if they can change the game like they did with the notch!
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MBCook ◴[13 May 25 20:14 UTC] No.43977190[source]▶
I am pretty skeptical that I would like the size but I’m certainly interested in seeing what they come up with.

They like to wait until stuff is “ready” to their standard. Android had 3G, 4G, and 5G first. OLED screens too.

Early folders had a lot of issues, but I know a lot of that has been sorted for years.

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the_clarence ◴[13 May 25 20:31 UTC] No.43977364[source]▶
The size: its a smaller phone that becomes a tablet on demand. It really is the best of both worlds
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1. eru ◴[14 May 25 03:15 UTC] No.43980382[source]▶
Your hands still pay for the full weight all the time.
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2. justsomehnguy ◴[14 May 25 07:58 UTC] No.43982061[source]▶
https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold6-13147.php

    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
    Weight  239 g (8.43 oz)
https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_16_pro_max-13123.php

    Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
    Weight  227 g (8.01 oz)
Ah, yes, the whole 12g difference!
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3. the_clarence ◴[14 May 25 21:45 UTC] No.43989535[source]▶
Its actually much easier to hold a folding phone! I often just use it in unfolded mode because it's so easy to hold
4. eru ◴[15 May 25 01:12 UTC] No.43990852[source]▶
Both of these are crazy heavy by my standards. The Nexus 5 was a great phone at 130g.
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5. justsomehnguy ◴[17 May 25 15:14 UTC] No.44014916{3}[source]▶
To each their own.

I'm fine with a heavier ones. And looking at the amounts of iPhones sold (including cases, holders and whatever) the weight isn't a factor for the many.